Filming & Crowd Holding in Central London
Across five key spaces we offer approximately 953m² of flexible filming and crowd holding space.
Central London – 3 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square
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Loading bay directly outside the venue and nearby parking
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Secure overnight storage for props, wardrobe and production equipment
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Crew catering available on-site through exclusive catering partners AlchemyLive
Just off Trafalgar Square, 8 Northumberland Avenue is one of London’s most central filming and crowd holding venues. With a rare mix of heritage interiors, adaptable spaces and production-friendly facilities, we support everything from location shoots and promotional filming to full-day crowd holding in Zone 1.
Whether you’re looking for a striking Victorian backdrop, a Blank Canvas / green room space, or a secure, convenient base for extras, talent and crew, our flexible spaces can be tailored to suit your schedule, with loading access, storage and on-site catering available.
Our Spaces
The Ballroom
31.4 x 12.1 x 10.3 (380m²) – A stunning Victorian ballroom with chandeliers, columns and heritage detailing — ideal for filming, photography and promotional shoots.
The Ballroom
The Old Billiard Room
30.4 x 11.4 x 5 (346m²) – A highly adaptable space, perfect for crowd holding, green rooms, HMU and wardrobe. A trusted option for productions needing a practical Zone 1 base.
Old Billiards Room
The Annex
16.7 x 8.8 x 4.5 (147m²) – Adjacent to the Old Billiard Room, the Annex is a flexible blank canvas space ideal as a secondary holding area, crew base or support room.
Old Billiards Room
Smaller spaces
The Salon & Parlour – Light-filled spaces ideal for hair & makeup, wardrobe prep and talent holding, offering a calm base alongside the venue’s larger rooms.
Production-friendly spaces for filming, crowd holding and on-site prep
Filming
Crowd Holding
Hair & Makeup
Capacity chart
Download Capacity Chart| L x W x H | Sq Meters | Boardroom | Theatre | Cabaret | Reception | Banquet | Dinner / Dance | |
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| The Ballroom | 31.4 x 12.1 x 10.3 | 380 | 60+ | 500 | 250 | 600 | 450 | 400* |
| The Old Billiard Room | 30.4 x 11.4 x 5 | 346 | 60+ | 350 | 168 | 400 | 240 | 200 |
| Annex | 16.7 x 8.8 x 4.5 | 147 | 46 | 105 | 56 | 200 | 140 | – |
| Salon | 11.8 x 5.2 x 4.5 | 61.4 | 26 | 70 | 40 | 70 | 50 | – |
| The Parlour | 5.5 x 3.4 x 4.5 | 18.7 | 10 | 10 | – | 15 | – | – |
| Victoria | 11.8 x 5.2 x 4.5 | 61.4 | 25 | 70 | 40 | 100 | 50 | – |
| Library | 6.5 x 3.75 x 4.5 | 24.4 | 15 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Small Boardroom | 3.15 x 3.8 x 2.06 | 11.9 | 8 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Smaller Meeting Rooms | 5.5 x 3.4 x 4.5 | 18.7 | 10 | 10 | – | 15 | – | – |
* This layout is with tables of 12 instead of 10. Banqueting capacities do not factor in a stage set so numbers will reduce
“Our event manager ensured a seamless experience, communicating consistently and accommodating all our requests with ease. Their expertise, transparency, and calm approach made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. I look forward to booking with 8 Northumberland Avenue again.”
Mabel Laditan – Pmo DeloitteGallery
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Access to the centre of London
8 Northumberland Avenue is located within a short walk of major transport links, ensuring delegates arrive with ease. Our venue offers step-free access, nearby parking options and a central location convenient for both domestic and international travel.
For more information, contact our team to discuss specific accessibility needs.
Frequently asked questions
Proactive, never reactive. We’re experts at anticipating needs — starting here. View our full set of FAQs for event-defining details.
Yes, we have multiple rooms that can be used for breakout space and smaller meeting rooms that can also be used for this purpose.
We have an internal AV team called Opal Fusion that are based at the venue who can support live streaming and any other audio-visual requirements.
We offer a complimentary wifi service. You will find the password displayed by the cloakroom on arrival and can be displayed on our poseur tables during the arrival coffee break.